Dr. Going’s and Done Dissertation were critical to the success of students in our NIH-funded Initiative for Maximizing Student Development, as we increase the volume and excellence of biomedical scientists from underrepresented groups. Done Dissertation has provided opportunities for our students to persist and implement practical strategies for overcoming barriers resulting from the dissertation processes, dissertation faculty, and dissertation tasks. From the one-on-one coaching sessions to the dissertation, workshops focused on building resilience, the services and philosophy provided by Done Dissertation have become an integral component of the grant and how we support our students.